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42 finished

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Created by decrepit > 9 months ago, 21 Jun 2012
decrepit
WA, 12766 posts
21 Jun 2012 7:53PM
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Finally finished it today, but during it's production it's grown, much closer to 43cm now.
I'm still playing with Keefs straps to get a good comfy fit, but this is very close.
I've twisted the front straps to conform to the shape of my feet, trouble is this tends to narrow the entry a bit, should have spaced the plugs a tad wider apart.

Just noticed in the pics, it looks like I have the front of the front straps in different holes, have to check that tomorrow.









All I need now is some wind to test it out.

hardie
WA, 4129 posts
21 Jun 2012 8:25PM
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Have they got a Drooling Emoticon?

keef
NSW, 2016 posts
21 Jun 2012 10:28PM
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nice one decrep looks great whats it weigh, if you want some straps a tad longer let me know

kato
VIC, 3506 posts
21 Jun 2012 10:33PM
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Looks nice Mike, we,ve got some wind comming if you want to do the drive

stroppo
WA, 747 posts
21 Jun 2012 8:39PM
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Looks nice mike another top job again when we get some nice wind and you need a rest i would love a blast looks like your pbs are going 2 improve !!!!

decrepit
WA, 12766 posts
21 Jun 2012 8:52PM
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keef said...

nice one decrep looks great whats it weigh, if you want some straps a tad longer let me know


Before pads and straps 5.2kg, after pads and straps 5.6kg.
I used 20kg foam, (wrongly delivered for the 65cm, they didn't want it back), and a double sandwich on the bottom in the impact area, so it's not super light, but I don't think that's a big issue with a high wind board.

decrepit
WA, 12766 posts
21 Jun 2012 8:54PM
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stroppo said...

Looks nice mike another top job again when we get some nice wind and you need a rest i would love a blast looks like your pbs are going 2 improve !!!!


No worries strop, be very interesting to see what you can get out of it.

stroppo
WA, 747 posts
21 Jun 2012 8:58PM
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At least the sharks wont catch you up at that terrible shark ridden spot !!!!

keef
NSW, 2016 posts
21 Jun 2012 11:06PM
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decrepit said...

keef said...

nice one decrep looks great whats it weigh, if you want some straps a tad longer let me know


Before pads and straps 5.2kg, after pads and straps 5.6kg.
I used 20kg foam, (wrongly delivered for the 65cm, they didn't want it back), and a double sandwich on the bottom in the impact area, so it's not super light, but I don't think that's a big issue with a high wind board.



5.6 is good i would rather an extra 1/2 kg and being solid rather than makeing it to light and it springs a leek, water is heavy stuff

Windxtasy
WA, 4017 posts
21 Jun 2012 9:21PM
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So when are you allowed back on the water?

decrepit
WA, 12766 posts
21 Jun 2012 10:08PM
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Windxtasy said...

So when are you allowed back on the water?


Since Tuesday, went down yesterday arvo, nice 14 to 20knots here, by the time I got to Novara there was a big black cloud approaching. We decided to see what was going to happen before rigging. Went totally ballistic for about 10mins then stopped completely. Gave up and came home without getting anything out of the wagon.

lelos12345
NSW, 453 posts
22 Jun 2012 1:21AM
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nice work mike look forward to seeing what it will do .. congrats buddy

decrepit
WA, 12766 posts
21 Jun 2012 11:32PM
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lelos12345 said...

nice work mike look forward to seeing what it will do .. congrats buddy


Thanks Leo, probably won't really get pushed until Stroppo gets on it.

Fredstyles
86 posts
22 Jun 2012 6:03AM
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Great work! I hope you can report new record speeds soon.

Te Hau
493 posts
22 Jun 2012 1:25PM
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Nice looking job and love the colour.

Wood Duck
157 posts
22 Jun 2012 1:29PM
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Does it have a polished bottom?

Windxtasy
WA, 4017 posts
22 Jun 2012 4:40PM
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Nice work! I hope you get to try it soon

decrepit
WA, 12766 posts
22 Jun 2012 7:48PM
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Wood Duck said...

Does it have a polished bottom?


600 grit wet and dry.

decrepit
WA, 12766 posts
22 Jun 2012 7:49PM
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Windxtasy said...

Nice work! I hope you get to try it soon


Don't think I'll take up Kato's invite to drive to Sandy Point.
Next week here is looking promising.

stroppo
WA, 747 posts
22 Jun 2012 8:25PM
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Yeah mike maybe tuesday fingers crossed mine are!!!!

hardie
WA, 4129 posts
22 Jun 2012 8:37PM
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stroppo said...

Yeah mike maybe tuesday fingers crossed mine are!!!!


Hey Stroppo b4 U get too excited, I had a word to Decrep today, and You have been banned from using the board! Ya gettin too close to the Captains PB's

decrepit
WA, 12766 posts
22 Jun 2012 8:44PM
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hardie said...

stroppo said...

Yeah mike maybe tuesday fingers crossed mine are!!!!


Hey Stroppo b4 U get too excited, I had a word to Decrep today, and You have been banned from using the board! Ya gettin too close to the Captains PB's


You may still be in luck strop, the check bounced!

hardie
WA, 4129 posts
22 Jun 2012 8:53PM
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decrepit said...

hardie said...

stroppo said...

Yeah mike maybe tuesday fingers crossed mine are!!!!


Hey Stroppo b4 U get too excited, I had a word to Decrep today, and You have been banned from using the board! Ya gettin too close to the Captains PB's


You may still be in luck strop, the check bounced!


Didnt fink you'd go straight to the bank

stroppo
WA, 747 posts
22 Jun 2012 9:13PM
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I cant wait 2 cash in yeah babay yeah!!!!



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